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Councillor Briefing and Workshop Session — 2026-10-13
1. SEQWATER Presentation
1. SEQWATER Presentation
Seqwater Chief Executive Officer (Emma Thomas) and Board Chair (John McEvoy) will provide an update on priorities and key issues for Seqwater.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the update provided by Seqwater on priorities and key issues.
Attachments
1. Presentation
2. Ipswich Heritage Plan Annual Report - 13 October 2026 - 30 minutes
2. Ipswich Heritage Plan Annual Report
This briefing session relates to the 2025-2026 Annual Report of the Ipswich Heritage Plan 2025-2029 (Heritage Plan), which outlines a strategic vision and provides direction for Council’s sustainable management and celebration of Ipswich’s heritage. During the Heritage Plan’s first year of operation, 55 of the total 134 recommendations were identified to commence. Of these, 21 have been completed, 31 have commenced and 3 are yet to commence.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented on the Ipswich Heritage Plan Annual Report.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Strategic Priorities - 13 October - 60 Mins
3. Strategic Priorities
This monthly briefing provides the Mayor and Councillors with an overview of emerging strategic priorities, opportunities, and corporate risks that may influence Council's strategic direction, operational performance, and long-term objectives. The report supports effective governance by facilitating early visibility of significant developments, enabling informed decision-making and proactive consideration of issues requiring Council awareness or future action.
Strategic Priorities for October:
· Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Appetite; and
· Proposed Risk Policy
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented on Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite and how they support informed decision-making in the delivery of strategic priorities. A report will be provided to the Finance and Governance committee for consideration in relation to the proposed Risk Management Policy.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.03 am.
Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 9.43 am.
Councillor Marnie Doyle returned to the meeting at 9.46 am.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli left the meeting at 11.09 am.
Mayor Teresa Harding left the meeting at 11.14 am.
Councillor Pye Augustine left the meeting at 11.17 am.
Councillor Pye Augustine returned to the meeting at 11.19 am.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli returned to the meeting at 11.21 am.
Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 11.35 am.
The meeting closed at 11.39 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).